Tutor - Reading Language Arts

Primary

Purpose:

To assist students in mastery of academic curriculum in a tutorial setting.

Education / Certification:

* High School Diploma or GED is required.

* Bachelor's Degree is preferred

* Texas Teaching Certificate is preferred

Special Knowledge /

Skills:

* Knowledge of core academic subject assigned.

* General Knowledge of curriculum and instruction.

* Ability to instruct students and manage their behavior.

* Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.

Experience / Other Requirements:

* Some experience working with students is preferred.

* Fingerprinting is required.

* Attend substitute teacher orientation.

Major

Responsibilities and Duties:

* Tutor and work with individual students or groups in assigned subject(s).

* Work with classroom teacher and/or campus administration to address areas of weakness as identified from previous STAAR/EOC testing, benchmark classroom exams, and other formative and summative measures.

* Maintain an orderly work area.

* Keep records of student progress as needed, such as behavior, grades, attendance.

* Maintain strict student confidentiality.

* Keep supervisor informed of special needs or problems of individual students.

* Communicate with teachers regarding students' academic progress and/or needs as per request of supervisor.

* Provide a positive, calm, and consistent learning environment for students.

* Communicate with students in a positive and encouraging way.

* Help keep administrative records and help prepare required reports, including accurate records of time worked (timesheets).

* Uphold and enforce school rules, administrative regulations, and state and local board policy.

* Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.

* Maintain a professional relationship with campus staff.

* Be a positive role model for students.

* Support mission of school district.